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ANP revises Brazil natural gas pipeline tariffs

  • Märkte: Natural gas
  • 29.12.25

Brazil hydrocarbons regulator ANP today approved a revised natural gas tariff regime that clarifies capacity contracting rules and establishes a stable pricing mechanism for entry-exit transport operators.

ANP, in its extraordinary board meeting on 29 December, also refined the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) to provide updated guidelines on how capital returns will be calculated, promising greater predictability in the 2026–2030 cycle. A double-payment safeguard will enhance tariff fairness by ensuring operators are compensated only once per asset, addressing longstanding sector concerns, according to ANP.

The new tariff framework sets conditions for contracting capacity and defines pricing for entry and exit points in the gas transport network.

ANP updated the methodology for calculating the WACC for the next regulatory cycle, which will govern returns on regulated investments from 2026 to 2030.

A mechanism to prevent double remuneration for pipeline assets was also approved. This involves assessing the depreciation stage of infrastructure to determine the regulatory asset base and allowed returns. ANP says the changes aim to align tariffs with actual costs and improve transparency in the sector.

These decisions may shape Brazil's gas transport market in 2026, by giving clearer rules for operators and more predictability for shippers.


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